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Characteristics of a Social Network SiteUsers create their own unique space

(“profile”)Connect with other users (“friends”)Connected users interact with one another

(“the wall”) and make further connections (“mutual friends”)

Social Networking SitesClassmates (1995)Six Degrees (1997)LiveJournal (1999)Friendster (2002)Hi5 (2003)MySpace (2003?)LinkedIn (2003?)Facebook (2003?)

Social Networking vs. Social MediaOnline “media” with interactivity but without

the (required) connectionsBlogsTwitterYouTubeFlickrDeliciousWikisAnd more…

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Pros and Cons of Social Networking and Social MediaGain contact with those across the worldConcern that interpersonal communication

and social skills are declining

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Pros and Cons of Social Networking and Social MediaGain contact with those across the worldConcern that interpersonal communication

and social skills are declining

Share ideas with othersTemptation to waste time

Pros and Cons of Social Networking and Social MediaGain contact with those across the worldConcern that interpersonal communication

and social skills are declining

Share ideas with othersTemptation to waste time

Everyone has a voice…Everyone has a voice

Why use social networking and social media…Personally?Professionally?In the classroom?

Of Internet Users73% of teens (ages 12 to 17)72% of young adults (ages 18 to 29)40% of adults (ages 30 and older)

Use social network sites

From Pew ResearchSocial Media and Young Adults (2009)http://www.pewinternet.org/topics/Social-Networking.aspx

Of Internet Users38% of teens (ages 12 to 17)30% of adults (ages 18 and older)

Share self-created content, such as photos, videos, stories, etc.

Of Internet Users21% of teens (ages 12 to 17)15% of adults (ages 18 and older)

Remix online content into their own creation

In the Classroom –Concept vs. TechnologyUse technology when appropriate

Not for the sake of using itUse social media created content available on

the webGet students talking about…

Privacy issues and concerns with posting content on the Internet

The blurred lines between remixing content and plagiarism

The reality behind online identities

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